Coral Gables has a free trolley, free Freebee rides, two Metrorail stations and city garages at $1 per 24 minutes. Meters run 9 a.m. to midnight daily.

Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. Facts on this page come from the City of Coral Gables Parking, Sustainability and Mobility Services Department and trolley page, and Miami-Dade County’s Metrorail page. Parking office: 305-460-5540.

Coral Gables runs a free trolley and offers free Freebee rides, Metrorail stops in the city, and downtown parking is in city garages, lots and metered streets.

Who to call

  • Parking permits, citations, garages: Parking, Sustainability and Mobility Services, 254 Minorca Ave., Suite 204; 305-460-5540; parking@coralgables.com
  • Trolley live tracker: cgpublic.etaspot.net or the ETA Transit app
  • Metrorail and Metrobus: Miami-Dade Transit; plan trips in the GO Miami-Dade Transit app
  • Road work and closures: see our road construction guide

Main roads

  • US 1 (South Dixie Highway) runs along the city’s southeast side, beside Metrorail.
  • Bird Road (State Road 976) and LeJeune Road (State Road 953) are state roads through the city; FDOT is finishing a project on both this year.
  • SW 8th Street (Tamiami Trail) marks the north end, where the 1920s Douglas Entrance stands at Douglas Road.
  • Inside the city, Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Way, Alhambra Circle, Granada Boulevard and Old Cutler Road are the main city streets.

For live conditions on state roads, use FL511 or dial 511.

Coral Gables Trolley

The free trolley has run since 2003 and carries more than 1 million riders a year. Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday. No service on Sundays, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Route Where it goes
Ponce de Leon North and south on Ponce de Leon Boulevard, from Douglas Road Metrorail station to Flagler Street
Grand Avenue From Douglas Road Metrorail station through the historic MacFarlane Homestead district
Southern Loop (pilot) From Douglas Road Metrorail station to Red Road (SW 57th Avenue) via Ponce de Leon Boulevard, serving the University of Miami; a one-year pilot that began Nov. 3, 2025

The trolley connects with Metrorail, Metrobus and the City of Miami Trolley. Download the route map (PDF). Rules: no food, drink or smoking; no pets except service animals; fold strollers.

Freebee

Freebee offers free, on-demand, door-to-door rides in electric vehicles within its service area:

  • Monday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to midnight
  • Sunday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • No service on Thanksgiving or Christmas

Metrorail and the airport

Miami-Dade’s 25-mile Metrorail runs from Kendall through South Miami and Coral Gables to downtown Miami. Coral Gables riders use Douglas Road station, where the trolley routes start, and University station near the University of Miami. Trains run 5 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week. Pay at the gate with a contactless card, an EASY Card or the GO Miami-Dade Transit app; the gates do not take cash.

To Miami International Airport: ride northbound. On weekdays, board an Orange Line train, which goes to the MIA station; the Green Line goes to Palmetto. Every station and every car has bike racks.

Parking downtown

From the city’s parking FAQ and garages page:

Where Rate
City garages $1 for every 24 minutes or part of it; $18 daily maximum
On-street meters Up to $3.50 an hour
City lots Up to $4 an hour
  • On-street meters are enforced every day, 9 a.m. to midnight.
  • City garages: Garage 1, 245 Andalusia Ave.; Garage 2, 220 Aragon Ave.; Garage 4, 385 Andalusia Ave.; Garage 6, 51 Aragon Ave.; and the Minorca Garage, 254 Minorca Ave.
  • City lots carry city signs at the entrance. Private lots set their own rates, and disabled permits may not apply there.
  • Leaving a car in a city garage for more than 48 hours without moving it can bring a citation and a tow.
  • Residents can apply for the city’s residential parking rate program through the parking office.

Biking

You may ride on sidewalks except on Miracle Mile. Riders under 16 need a helmet, and bikes need lights from dusk to dawn. More in our parks and trails guide.

What this means for you

  • Downtown errands: park once in a garage, then use the trolley or Freebee.
  • Feed the meter until midnight, any day of the week.
  • Flying out? Metrorail’s Orange Line reaches MIA on weekdays.

More: road construction and closures and moving to Coral Gables.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Coral Gables trolley free?

Yes. The trolley is free Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. It does not run on Sundays, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving or Christmas.

How much is parking in downtown Coral Gables?

City garages charge $1 for every 24 minutes, up to $18 a day. On-street meters cost up to $3.50 an hour and city lots up to $4 an hour.

What hours are parking meters enforced in Coral Gables?

On-street metered parking is enforced every day from 9 a.m. to midnight, according to the city’s parking FAQ.

How do I get from Coral Gables to Miami International Airport by train?

Take Metrorail northbound from a Coral Gables station. On weekdays, board an Orange Line train, which runs to the Miami International Airport station.

What is Freebee in Coral Gables?

A free, on-demand ride service in electric vehicles run with the city. It operates 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.